Privacy Policy

How we handle your data

Last updated: December 11, 2024

Introduction

BINICHELLA (biniatcoachella.info) is a fan-created website to celebrate BINI's historic Coachella 2026 debut. This site provides information about Team Bloom USA's fundraising campaign and helps coordinate Blooms attending Coachella.

Important: This website is operated by a US Bloom in coordination with Team Bloom USA to support their official projects and community efforts.

Cookies We Use

We use cookies for authentication (via Supabase) and analytics (via Vercel Analytics). These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and improve the experience.

When you first visit, you'll see a notice asking you to accept or opt out of cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Information We Collect

When You Register Attendance

To help coordinate Blooms at Coachella and share information with Team Bloom USA organizers, we require:

  • Email address - For Google authentication
  • Name or display name - To identify you for coordination purposes
  • City and country - To show where Blooms are coming from
  • Username and social media platform - To help Blooms connect with each other
  • Weekend preference - Which weekend(s) you're attending (Weekend 1, Weekend 2, or both)
  • Public display preference - Whether you want your info shown in the activity feed

When You Vote on Setlists

  • Email address - For Google authentication
  • Song selections - Your votes for BINI's dream setlist (maximum 10 songs per day)

When You Contact Us

When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect:

  • Name - To address you in our response
  • Email address - To reply to your inquiry
  • Subject - To categorize and route your question
  • Message content - Your question or feedback

Contact form submissions are stored securely and only accessible to website administrators.

Analytics Data

If you accept cookies, we collect:

  • Page views and interactions
  • Device and browser information
  • Approximate location (country/region level)

This data is anonymized and aggregated.

How We Use Your Information

Attendance Coordination

Your registration information (name, location, username, social media) is collected and may be shared with Team Bloom USA administrators to help them:

  • Coordinate meetups and group activities at Coachella
  • Distribute freebies and project materials
  • Facilitate connections between Blooms attending the same weekend
  • Plan fan projects and activations at the festival

Important: By registering your attendance, you consent to your information being shared with Team Bloom USA organizers for coordination purposes. Team Bloom USA has their own administrators and privacy practices.

Setlist Voting

Your votes help us understand which songs Blooms want to hear at BINI's Coachella performance. Vote counts are displayed publicly, but your individual votes are private.

Contact Form Responses

Messages submitted through the contact form are:

  • Used solely to respond to your inquiry or feedback
  • Stored securely and accessible only to website administrators
  • Not shared with third parties unless necessary to address your question
  • Retained for up to 6 months after Coachella 2026, then deleted

Public Activity Feed

If you opt-in during registration, your username, city, country, and weekend preference will be shown in the public "Recent Registrations" activity feed. You can opt out by unchecking the option when asked during registration.

Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how people use the site and improve the user experience. This data is aggregated and anonymized. If you opt out of cookies, analytics will not track your visit.

Information Sharing

With Team Bloom USA

Attendance registration information is shared with Team Bloom USA administrators to facilitate Coachella coordination. Team Bloom USA operates independently and has their own data handling practices.

Public Display

  • Activity Feed: If you opt-in, your username, location, and weekend preference appear in the public feed
  • Statistics: Aggregated data (total attendees, countries represented, weekend breakdown) is displayed publicly
  • Vote Counts: Song vote totals are public, but individual votes are private

We Do Not

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your email address publicly
  • Use your data for marketing purposes beyond this project
  • Process or handle donations (handled by Team Bloom USA)

Data Retention

  • Attendance data: Retained until 60 days after Coachella 2026 (June 2026), then deleted
  • Voting data: Retained until 60 days after Coachella 2026, then deleted
  • Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 6 months after Coachella 2026 (October 2026), then deleted
  • Analytics: Aggregated anonymous data may be retained indefinitely

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data - Request a copy of information we hold about you
  • Delete your data - Request deletion of your registration or votes
  • Opt out of public display - Change your activity feed preference
  • Opt out of analytics - Reject cookies when the notice appears, or clear cookies to reset your choice

To exercise these rights regarding this website, contact us at the email below. For questions about how Team Bloom USA handles shared data, contact them directly.

Philippines Data Privacy Act Compliance

For users in the Philippines, we comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173):

  • Consent: By using this website and submitting information through our forms, you provide explicit consent for us to collect and process your personal data as described in this policy
  • Purpose Limitation: We only use your data for the specific purposes stated in this policy
  • Transparency: This privacy policy clearly discloses what data we collect, why, and how we use it
  • Data Subject Rights: You have all rights outlined in the "Your Rights" section above, including access, correction, and deletion
  • Security: We implement appropriate organizational and technical measures to protect your data
  • Accountability: We maintain records of data processing activities and respond to data subject requests

To exercise your rights under the DPA, contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

Security

We use industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Secure authentication via Google OAuth (managed by Supabase)
  • Protected database with row-level security
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service.

Children's Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

This site is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from outside the US, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using this site, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
  • Posting a notice on the homepage

Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this website, privacy policy, or to exercise your data rights, please visit our Contact Page.

You can also reach Team Bloom USA for fundraising and coordination questions through the contact form by selecting the appropriate subject.

We will respond to website-related requests within 30 days.


Disclaimer: This website is created by a fan in coordination with Team Bloom USA. This site is not affiliated with, authorized, or endorsed by BINI, Star Music, Star Magic, ABS-CBN, Goldenvoice, or Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.